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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.35, 1,487.98 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.35, 1,487.98 and 375.89 is: 563.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.35 : 1,487.98 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.35/1,487.98 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.35x = 1,487.98 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.35x = 559,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,309.83/992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.62

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